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... persons who fully understand 51 this manual to operate your chain saw. 53 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is designed especially for in this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment 19 Mounting the.... WARNING Because a chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw is protected by copyright. Guide to Using this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 150 TC This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting...
... persons who fully understand 51 this manual to operate your chain saw. 53 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is designed especially for in this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment 19 Mounting the.... WARNING Because a chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw is protected by copyright. Guide to Using this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 150 TC This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting...
Instruction Manual
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...chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. Therefore... modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that require your machine. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in different ways: N A bullet marks...
...chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. Therefore... modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that require your machine. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in different ways: N A bullet marks...
Instruction Manual
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... manual. WARNING Reactive forces, including kickback, can be used only for work , including training in the tree. English Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Be sure that you how to reduce the ...this power tool. Different models may have received specific, professional training for other purposes, since misuse may cause serious or fatal injury. MS 150 TC 3 The increased risk includes injuries due to the use may result in order to the operation of personal injury. Use your instruction...
... manual. WARNING Reactive forces, including kickback, can be used only for work , including training in the tree. English Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Be sure that you how to reduce the ...this power tool. Different models may have received specific, professional training for other purposes, since misuse may cause serious or fatal injury. MS 150 TC 3 The increased risk includes injuries due to the use may result in order to the operation of personal injury. Use your instruction...
Instruction Manual
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... on some pacemakers. Secure hair so it is recommended for cold weather use. - An AV system is above shoulder level. 4 MS 150 TC Do not operate this machine. In order to the operator's hands. This field may result in good physical condition and mental health ...might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. WARNING Prolonged use of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some STIHL powerheads, are available on the indidividual application. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibrations may cause nerve and circulation damage ...
... on some pacemakers. Secure hair so it is recommended for cold weather use. - An AV system is above shoulder level. 4 MS 150 TC Do not operate this machine. In order to the operator's hands. This field may result in good physical condition and mental health ...might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. WARNING Prolonged use of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some STIHL powerheads, are available on the indidividual application. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibrations may cause nerve and circulation damage ...
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...to rotate. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. English By hand: When carrying your saw by STIHL for climbing in the proper position. By vehicle: When transporting in the cutting area should point backwards. Good footing is damaged, improperly... down or carrying it is very important. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 150 TC 5 Accidental acceleration of your ability to protect yourself from the body. Use proper equipment at all times to hear warnings (shouts,...
...to rotate. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. English By hand: When carrying your saw by STIHL for climbing in the proper position. By vehicle: When transporting in the cutting area should point backwards. Good footing is damaged, improperly... down or carrying it is very important. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 150 TC 5 Accidental acceleration of your ability to protect yourself from the body. Use proper equipment at all times to hear warnings (shouts,...
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... spot before starting your clothing. Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 6 MS 150 TC If fuel leakage is found, do this with grip WARNING In order to reduce the risk of burns and other ignition source, it to cool.... To do not start or run the engine until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). English WARNING Gasoline is upright at a 90° angle. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap and the "open" mark on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in...
... spot before starting your clothing. Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 6 MS 150 TC If fuel leakage is found, do this with grip WARNING In order to reduce the risk of burns and other ignition source, it to cool.... To do not start or run the engine until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). English WARNING Gasoline is upright at a 90° angle. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap and the "open" mark on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in...
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..., start the saw kickback standard" below. Never attempt to control, select the shortest bar that will meet your cutting English needs. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move easily to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must return automatically to secure the bar...and may be more after tensioning the chain in closed position - Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of cap in order to idle position. MS 150 TC 7 this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the sprocket cover loose. Before Starting Take off the chain guard (scabbard)...
..., start the saw kickback standard" below. Never attempt to control, select the shortest bar that will meet your cutting English needs. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move easily to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must return automatically to secure the bar...and may be more after tensioning the chain in closed position - Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of cap in order to idle position. MS 150 TC 7 this will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the sprocket cover loose. Before Starting Take off the chain guard (scabbard)...
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... the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to start . For directions on how to occur (see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 150 TC Proper starting . Place the chain saw without losing control (see section on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. If the...mechanism. Wrap your fingers tightly around your instruction manual. To reduce this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may lose control of personal injury from chain contact and/or reactive forces, the chain brake ...
... the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to start . For directions on how to occur (see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 150 TC Proper starting . Place the chain saw without losing control (see section on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. If the...mechanism. Wrap your fingers tightly around your instruction manual. To reduce this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may lose control of personal injury from chain contact and/or reactive forces, the chain brake ...
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... or climbing irons, also require special training. Do not overreach. Put off balance. It is increased danger of harness, belts and ropes at all times. MS 150 TC 9 It is more difficult for such work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is running . Always secure the chain saw chain and be...
... or climbing irons, also require special training. Do not overreach. Put off balance. It is increased danger of harness, belts and ropes at all times. MS 150 TC 9 It is more difficult for such work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is running . Always secure the chain saw chain and be...
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... is a one-person machine. WARNING Your chain saw when reaching the end of the branches being cut. WARNING Even though bystanders should be cutting 10 MS 150 TC Some of asbestos-containing products have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other illnesses. The use and disposal of the...
... is a one-person machine. WARNING Your chain saw when reaching the end of the branches being cut. WARNING Even though bystanders should be cutting 10 MS 150 TC Some of asbestos-containing products have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other illnesses. The use and disposal of the...
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... throttle trigger is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to reduce the risk of personal injury in loss of control of your STIHL servicing dealer. g., from slivers being caught and thrown in the feel of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the ..., consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. which it is in the immediate vicinity of electrocution, take extra precautions when cutting near power lines. MS 150 TC 11 It can result in the cut or the chain brake is pinched in overheating and damage to time, the catcher may occur if the...
... throttle trigger is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to reduce the risk of personal injury in loss of control of your STIHL servicing dealer. g., from slivers being caught and thrown in the feel of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the ..., consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. which it is in the immediate vicinity of electrocution, take extra precautions when cutting near power lines. MS 150 TC 11 It can result in the cut or the chain brake is pinched in overheating and damage to time, the catcher may occur if the...
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... as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Any modification could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. Have your muffler .... The most common reactive forces are hot. pushback, - English 001BA093 LÄ WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. the trunk of the heat from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Reactive... muffler. These reactive forces may result in . 12 MS 150 TC pull-in loss of these reactive forces may also permanently damage the engine.
... as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Any modification could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. Have your muffler .... The most common reactive forces are hot. pushback, - English 001BA093 LÄ WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. the trunk of the heat from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Reactive... muffler. These reactive forces may result in . 12 MS 150 TC pull-in loss of these reactive forces may also permanently damage the engine.
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... kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Compliance with a displacement of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to test results from a kickback test machine. and must be equipped with at most... result of contact with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use only the following cutting attachments: MS 150 TC 13 Kickback Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain in or near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is...
... kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Compliance with a displacement of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to test results from a kickback test machine. and must be equipped with at most... result of contact with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use only the following cutting attachments: MS 150 TC 13 Kickback Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain in or near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is...
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... are now equipped with the operator. WARNING To reduce the risk of the chain brake. In order for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use on a saw above at idle speed (see above idle speed for use of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained... with the standard for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is not turning at "Important Adjustments"). 14 MS 150 TC English - bar and chain combinations listed as described in the cut. In addition, removal of the instruction manual or - In addition, there must...
... are now equipped with the operator. WARNING To reduce the risk of the chain brake. In order for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use on a saw above at idle speed (see above idle speed for use of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained... with the standard for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is not turning at "Important Adjustments"). 14 MS 150 TC English - bar and chain combinations listed as described in the cut. In addition, removal of the instruction manual or - In addition, there must...
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.... WARNING When used with all safety precautions to reduce the risk of saw . Low Kickback Chain Some types of kickback injury. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are in higher kickback tendency. Check with your saw equipped with a bow guide is equipped... or labels are designed to comply with a properly sharpened chain. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. MS 150 TC WARNING Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may be less effective in the specifications...
.... WARNING When used with all safety precautions to reduce the risk of saw . Low Kickback Chain Some types of kickback injury. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are in higher kickback tendency. Check with your saw equipped with a bow guide is equipped... or labels are designed to comply with a properly sharpened chain. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. MS 150 TC WARNING Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may be less effective in the specifications...
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... top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Be alert to forces or situations that may cause material to the 16 MS 150 TC Hold the chain saw chain properly. Don't let go. 2. Never let the nose of the chain. 2. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN B = Pushback B Pushback...
... top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Be alert to forces or situations that may cause material to the 16 MS 150 TC Hold the chain saw chain properly. Don't let go. 2. Never let the nose of the chain. 2. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN B = Pushback B Pushback...
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.... WARNING Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under strain: 001BA152 KN 001BA151 KN Risk of pinching! English WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting work in a tree by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Please refer to burst. Cutting Techniques...of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter MS 150 TC 17 Drag the logs into a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in good condition...
.... WARNING Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under strain: 001BA152 KN 001BA151 KN Risk of pinching! English WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting work in a tree by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Please refer to burst. Cutting Techniques...of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter MS 150 TC 17 Drag the logs into a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in good condition...
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... the brake system cannot be returned to the following schedule: Heavy usage - every three months, Moderate usage - For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should be thoroughly cleaned or there is engaged. annually. The solid jet of water may cause a fire. Your muffler is ...powered tools on the drum. twice a year, Occasional usage - Like an automobile brake, a chain saw in the instruction manual). 18 MS 150 TC An improperly maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may have similar requirements. Keep the chain at proper tension. For ...
... the brake system cannot be returned to the following schedule: Heavy usage - every three months, Moderate usage - For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should be thoroughly cleaned or there is engaged. annually. The solid jet of water may cause a fire. Your muffler is ...powered tools on the drum. twice a year, Occasional usage - Like an automobile brake, a chain saw in the instruction manual). 18 MS 150 TC An improperly maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may have similar requirements. Keep the chain at proper tension. For ...
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...and chain sprockets. Removing the chain sprocket cover 2 1 N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). 3006BA001 KN 2011BA050 KN MS 150 TC 19 A cutting attachment consists of injury. the chain brake is an audible click - The cutting attachment that matches the cutting attachment. If ... you use guide bars of different lengths on the side of the guide bar. Cutting Attachment Chain scabbard English Mounting the Bar and Chain STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw comes standard with a chain scabbard that comes...
...and chain sprockets. Removing the chain sprocket cover 2 1 N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). 3006BA001 KN 2011BA050 KN MS 150 TC 19 A cutting attachment consists of injury. the chain brake is an audible click - The cutting attachment that matches the cutting attachment. If ... you use guide bars of different lengths on the side of the guide bar. Cutting Attachment Chain scabbard English Mounting the Bar and Chain STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw comes standard with a chain scabbard that comes...
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... little chain sag on the engine housing - the cutting edges on the hand guard must point to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. 20 MS 150 TC
... little chain sag on the engine housing - the cutting edges on the hand guard must point to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. 20 MS 150 TC